Now it’s your turn to throw a bridal shower! Read here about the list of things to include in your shopping.

Bride-to-be is having one of the memorable moments of her life of saying ‘bye-bye to spinsterhood’ and she has got to share this unique moment with her friends in her own special way. However, it is now your task to help her make the bridal shower a treasurable memory to keep. And as usual, ideas may be running hard to catch, searching out bridal shower themes may be endless, mind may be restless and unsettled, deciding on whether to hold a cute cocktail party, costume party or small and informal get-together. Which would do?Information Guide Nigeria

All the same, whether new to the game or not, a few basics in planning must just get on the way. With a series of consultation, everything begins to fall in place and you are set to buy the things needed. But before then you have to be sure that nothing is missing on the list. So what is essentially essential?

Read below to get to know.

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1. Theme-based decorations

Picking out your theme helps you to pick the colour and styles of your decorations from native to conventional. This is the tricky and fun part of hosting to look forward to as you exercise your ability to translate the bride-to-be’s passions and interests uniquely and with brilliant touch of creativity. Here are some decor items to include:

A show table to display theme

Inflatable party balloon supplies

Decorative Wall Curtain – Long Heart shaped cardboard Party wall curtain

Party alphabet decorations – Wooden a-z letters party decorations set

Party confetti – Burgundy silk rose artificial petals confettiJAMB Result

Bouquet décor – Multicolour artificial silk lilies bouquet decor

String lights – 2.3 20LED Star strings light party decor

Luxury Curtain – Crystal glass bead curtains

Banquet chair slipcovers

Hanging lantern décor Christmas – 5M 20LED Solar energy fabric lantern for parties

Bunting banner – Bride-to-be bridal shower glitter bunting banner

2. Invitations cards/favours

Bridal shower may be from two weeks to a month ahead of the wedding day and you need to send out invitations right on time. You may prefer to buy invitations card rather than have DIY invitation decors for you to notify the guests on time. Also, you may choose to just send out invitation cards or include party invitation favors. Whichever the case, you have the balls in your hand.

Favours

Wedding craft paper tag bonbonniere favor gift tags

Chinese Hand paper fans party favorJAMB Form

Invitations cards

Gold ribbon and a glossy cream card envelope

Gold ribbon and glossy cream card envelope

White card – transparent nylon envelop

Leave a message greetings invitation card

Single gold black card

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3. Guest book registry

After the bridal shower party, bride- to-be would like to acknowledge her guests for showing up and for the fabulous gift supplies she receives. How would she show her gratitude if she hasn’t a handful of faces she could remembered seeing. A guest book registry is useful in this aspect. There are fun ways to go about it while putting your guest at ease. Check out below.

Guest Book Sign Pen – Magideal party signing pen flower ball shaped

Party Guest book – Fingerprint tree painting signature party guest book

Party guest book gold elegant butterfly

Vintage Party lace flower pearl guest book

Magideal party guest book

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4. Food and drinks

Nothing is exciting as to see your guest, not just guest, the ladies, enjoy the treats. Eyes would be wide open on food and drinks. You know, the ladies are not new to the game of ‘item 6.’ This time you’ll give them a taste of what they are looking forward to – stunning! And you have to put it together so right to represent the varieties of brilliant flavours, spicy crisp, tantalising and mouth-watering recipes, and moreover in adequate supplies. So what would you include? Food options may range from readymade and quick recipes to carefully prepared delicacies. However, you may consider including the following items:

Baking ingredients: e.g. pancake mix, baking soda, brown sugar, baking flour etc.

Candy buffet

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Cheese cake

Spicy crisps and chips

Salad: e.g. Tomato-chicken Salad, Vegetable salad, Salami pasta salad etc.

Beef Sandwiches

Shawarma

Pizza

Butter Cookies

Milky Chocolates

Salami-pasta salad

Grilled fish steaks

Chicken-curry stew

Fried rice

Bridal shower cake

Drinks: Lemonade, Champagne punch, Wine/Grape juice, Strawberry cocktails, Cream

Liqueur

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5. Baking accessories

Baking accessories are essential for self-catering service. While scanning through your kitchen utensils, you may notice that additional items are still required to allow flexibility in decoration. Below are the tools to get for your baking essentials.

Cake tin – Chocolate mold cake tin high heels shape
Cake Decorating Food Writing Pen
Cake decorate food writing pen
Pizza Stone – 3 pieces pizza stone set kitchenworks
Baking mould cup – Silicone cake muffin case liner baking cup mould
Meat Pie Cutter – Universal meat pie cutter
Cake cookie mould – Sugar craft cake and cookie decorating mold
100 pieces cake decorating kit
Rolling pin – New non sticky food grade silicone rolling pin
Cake icing decorating tool – Icing syringe cake decorating piping with 8 set nozzles
Chin-chin cutter – Pastry and Chin-chin stainless steel cutter
Pastry/Pizza Cutter – Double sided pizza cutter

6. Tableware and Catering

Tableware is a must-have. You could choose between disposables and breakables, but it all depends on the formality of the occasion. Here is what to include in your shopping list:

Table runners

Coasters

Disposable cutleries

Disposable takeaway plates – Disposable take away plates medium size different colours

Disposable party cups – 50 pieces disposable party cups with lids

Ceramic party plates and bowls

Serviettes

Dinner napkins

Juice Jug

Glassware

Serving spoons and forks

Insulated Hot Pot pots – Set of 4 pieces insulated hot pots

7. Games and Entertainment supplies

Your hosting prowess would be put to the test when it comes to sustaining the guests interest. A blast of fun would be your key phrase in selecting activities that the ladies would enjoy. Hint: you could have a memory game, beauty contest, quiz, guessing game, dancing competition and so forth. However you do need some items to support these activities. Check them out below.

Sound system

Tug of war rope

Card boards

Markers

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Scissors

Glue

Digital Camera

etc.

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8. Bride-to-be’s costume

A themed based bridal shower would come with a specific gear, depending on the choice of the future bride. As a friend, she may need your help in this area too.

Plus Size V-neck Dress Chiffon Elegant Women Sexy Dress Maxi Party Dress WZB9846-Red

Plus size V-neck chiffon party dress

Ladies long tunic maxi party dress for evening parties

Party prom long cocktail dressHow to change date of birth on JAMB

Sleeveless mermaid sequin party prom long dres purple

With your list ready, you are set to buy. Happy buying!

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